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HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02: Understanding the Forms of Local Democracy in Low-Income and Low-Middle Income Countries is sponsored by European Commission (Horizon Europe).
This call for proposals supports research that equips EU institutions and national decision-makers with tools and frameworks to promote human rights, democracy, and inequality reduction in low-income and low-middle income countries, fostering resilience and inclusive democratic practices at the local level.
It aims to gather evidence on how actors in economic, political, and social ecosystems at the local level could foster democratic practices, increase citizens' trust in governance and democratic institutions, improve transparency of decision making, and promote respect for human rights.
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HORIZON-CL2-2026-01-DEMOCRACY-02: Understanding the Forms of Local Democracy in Low-Income and Low-Middle Income Countries is funded by European Commission (Horizon Europe). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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